3 Friends. 3 Instruments. 1 Heartbeat.
Chakra Taal is where rhythm meets soul. Formed by three tabla-trained musicians, this trio fuses the hypnotic pulse of tabla, the celestial resonance of handpan, and the expressive voice of violin into a mesmerizing tapestry of sound. Named in homage to both chakra (energy centers) and taal (rhythm cycles), Chakra Taal crafts melodic journeys rooted in Indian classical rhythm and global soundscapes.
Pitambar Dayal
Tabla
Pitambar plays tabla. He is very good.
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Anish Raguraman
Anish plays Handpan. He is very good.
Kaiden Surti
Kaiden Surti is a 14-year-old musician and composer trained in Western classical violin and Indian classical tabla. He attends the Orange County School of the Arts where he is a member of the Montage performing group, collaborating with dancers, singers, and instrumentalists across the community. Kaiden’s compositions span genres and cultures, with notable works including Turning Winter, premiered by the Prelude Chamber Strings Orchestra, and Hear Me, a tabla and violin concerto that won the PTA Reflections Outstanding Interpretation award. His fusion piece We Beat Together was selected for the NPR KCRW Young Creators Project, aired on the KCRW radio, and performed live at School Night at Bardot in Hollywood. Kaiden has performed at diverse venues ranging from concert halls, festivals, private events, churches, and temples. Kaiden began composing at age 9 and continues to push musical boundaries while honoring tradition, aiming to spark a conversation about creating music that inspires.
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